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Fox STAR Studios to distribute SRK's 'My Name Is Khan'Actor-producer Shah Rukh Khan and filmmaker Karan Johar have inked one of Bollywood's biggest deals with a Hollywood studio.Source: Entertainment News | 6 Aug 2009 | 9:23 am Prachi Desai's dream co-stars
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 6 Aug 2009 | 5:39 am Trisha stays away from Gopichand's b'day bashTrisha is presently doing a Telugu film "Shankam" opposite Gopichand.Source: Entertainment News | 6 Aug 2009 | 5:37 am Rajnikanth to release audio of Shankar's 'Eeram'Tamil film superstar Rajnikanth will release the audio of "Eeram", produced by Shankar's 'S' Pictures and directed by newcomer Arivazagan.Source: Entertainment News | 6 Aug 2009 | 5:34 am "I had to convince the audience that I was going through all the pain and trouble" - Sheena ...
Sheena Shahabadi, the latest entrant to the tinsel world, is making a rather unconventional beginning in Bollywood. In her debut flick Teree Sang, she plays a 15 year old girl who gets pregnant by her 17 year old boyfriend (played by Ruslaan Mumtaz). This Satish Kaushik directed film comes with a message around teen pregnancy and has one of its major promotional pegs being sex education. As the film gets ready for release this Friday, Sheena talks to Joginder Tuteja about her love for movies, how she always had her mother (Sadhana Singh) standing behind her like a rock and whether she is open to all the criticism once the film hits the screens.
Since your mother has been an actress herself while your father has been a known producer for Bhojpuri films, movies would have come naturally to you, right?
I won't deny that. When I was just a 5 year old kid, I had made up my mind that I wanted to be an actress. In fact I started grooming myself when I was just 16 years old. Of course initially my parents were surprised that I was really serious about this profession but it didn't take them much time to understand my passion for doing films. My mother supported me whole heartedly though my dad gave an okay-dokay reaction (laughs). He was like 'Theek hai, kar lo, jaisa tumhe theek lage'. Thankfully there was no real resistance per se from any one and I joined an acting course as well to understand the nuances of acting.
Thankfully there was no real resistance per se from anyone for my acting
So what did you learn from your acting classes?
In addition to the entire learning, I also discovered myself. I went on to realize that 'obsession' is a plus point in my acting. I can portray the emotion of obsession and romance quite well. I remember during one of the scenes that we were enacting during our acting classes, my Sir just asked me to stop during my act and immediately called my mom. I was so nervous since he didn't say a word to me. When my mom came over, he just asked me to re-enact the entire scene. I did it all over again while being pretty confused that why he was asking me to do that. Once I was through, my Sir just declared that I was ready to face the camera for a film and asked my mom if he was right in his assessment. That single scene that I did was like a live show reel for my mom and her face said it all. It was one approval that I would cherish for the rest of my life.
Was there any run time grooming that happened for you during the shooting of the film?
Yes, my mother used to be there for all the support. If I wasn't doing any of my scenes right then she would guide me on how I could better them. Even if I did something really good, she won't go gaga over me and exclaim that it was fantastic, superb or something. She would quietly say that I did it well and I should now concentrate on my next scene. I was happy with all the criticism and appreciation coming my way. It's fine if the person in front of me is honest and blunt.
Though at time criticism does rattle an individual, isn't it?
[Says after a pause] Well, yes when you know that it is unfair or has been conveyed in a poor taste. For example I remember this instance when I put on slight weight during the shooting of Teree Sang. I don't want to take any names but there was this individual who commented on my weight and it wasn't a pleasant conversation. Initially it did hit me badly but then my mom advised me that I should instead take this as a challenge. She told me that 'chalo, ab aisa usne kaha hai to patla hoke dikhayo'! I worked on myself and soon I was back in my best shape!
I don't want to take any names but there was this individual who commented on my weight
Playing a pregnant girl in your very first film is not a joke. Did it come easy to you?
If you ask me about the character that I play then frankly I didn't have to really work much. This girl is bubbly and constantly laughing. Now that's me so there were no worries there. In any case I play a girl of today. In fact every girl can identify with my character. We also went through script reading sessions and had acting workshops as well. In fact my mom always tells me that actors belonging to today's generation are so lucky because in their time, there was no concept of acting workshops etc. Yes, talking about the pregnancy bit, it was indeed quite tough because I haven't quite gone through that emotion or the physical state.
So from where did you get help?
I asked my mom a lot of questions on. I also took help from Neena Gupta who plays my mom in the film. Over and above that, I purposely kept myself tense and exhausted in real life as well for all the portions in the film where I had to play a pregnant girl. After all I had to convince the audience that I was going through all the pain and trouble.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 6 Aug 2009 | 5:26 am Ledger's anti-whaling video released
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 6 Aug 2009 | 5:24 am "I will not do a bad action film to change my image" - Tusshar Kapoor
He is someone who can very rightly be 'credited' for injecting Bollywood with the fool-proof virus called 'Numerology'. We are indeed talking about Tusshar Kapoor, the illustrious son of the eternal 'Jumping Jack' Jeetendra and brother of the TV Czarina Ekta Kapoor. Even though Tusshar did not have a dream run at the B-O's windows, critics find it really tough to pull him down, thanks to his sincerity which comes across in all his performances.
After having enthralled the audiences with his 'muted laugh-a-thon' act in the smash hit Golmaal Returns, Tusshar is back with yet another cracker of a film called Life Partner, in which he is paired opposite Bolly land's latest 'blue eyed girl' Prachi Desai. If the promos of Life Partner are anything to go by, then, Tusshar is surely sitting on a goldmine with this film.
Bollywood Hungama caught up with this man for an exclusive interview, whereby he talks about his Life Partner and much more. Read on and find out.
Tusshar, to start with, what's the film Life Partner all about?
It's a fun, light hearted take on friendship, marriage and relationships in general. It's about the ups and downs any common man faces due to the marriage. It's an out and out comedy and is not a serious film, which everybody in the audience will identify with. We all get into a relationship sometimes or the other, be it an arranged marriage or a love marriage or even live in relationships too! There are at least ten scenes in every aspect of the film which the audience will surely connect with, as it's a film for all age groups. All of us are sincerely hoping that it should hit the right cord (smiles).
Life Partner is a film which everybody in the audience will easily identify with.
What was it about the film that made you sign it?
The narration of the film itself was damn entertaining. I got to do a family drama that I have signed after such a long time. It's a film that has got a universal appeal. It's got the wholesome feel.
How was your experience playing a married man for the first time on the silver screen?
I just tried to understand Bhavesh (my character in the film) and what he would go through the different phases of his life. Since I am not married, I had to use all my imagination to experience all the phases of various emotions that comes into his personality as the character experiences things like marriage, joint family and their take on marriage. I totally relied on my imagination and creativity to understand and 'live' the character of Bhavesh's life! This character was as similar as any other character that one gets to see in daily life, nothing larger than life. It's just that the situation that Bhavesh faces is different and new, which meant that it was more challenging for me as an actor.
Wearing and removing the moustache was slightly irritating at times
Not just that, were you comfortable sporting the moustache? Was it a part of your character since its inception? Or was it included because you were supposed to look old?
It was always a part of the character. Even though the director had conceived it since start, we all zeroed down in confidence that Bhavesh should have a moustache to make it look more authentic Gujarati. I am not wearing the moustache throughout the film. I have to confess that wearing the moustache and removing it was slightly irritating at times. I start wearing the moustache, only post marriage. Overall, I had fun doing this role.
In Life Partner, we have shown how psychology plays an important role in any kind of relationship.
In other words, can one say that Life Partner is a matured take on marriage and relationships?
I do not know if it's matured or not, but I can surely say that it's for real. In that sense, it's very matured. What we have shown is what exactly happens in practically every family, which includes rules and regulations, expectations from your life partner. We have also shown how psychology plays an important role in any kind of relationship.
Was playing the character of a Gujjubhai tough? Did you undergo any training for the character?
It was not tough at all. Bhavesh has been shown as a Gujarati, more in terms of the way he looks. And since Gujaratis do not have any specific kind of mannerisms, the mannerisms sported by Bhavesh are his own. It's only the dialect of Bhavesh which included a few words here and there were intentionally made in tune with the Gujaratis. Even the clothes that Bhavesh wears were the typical 'NRI corporate Gujju'. But what I really had to work on was the behavioral pattern of Bhavesh and his reactions to the issues that he faces due to the situations and circumstances around him.
And as far as doing my homework for playing the Gujju Bhavesh is concerned, my director used to chip in with his suggestions. I have traveled all over and I know how NRIs are culturally bred! So, it was not really that tough for me to play Bhavesh.
Even the clothes that I wore in Life Partner were the typical 'NRI corporate Gujju' types!
Life Partner is about 3 guys having 3 different approaches towards the institution of marriage. Of the three, which character's approach do you endorse in real life?
I totally endorse Karan's (Fardeen) approach, which is love marriage, and may even endorse live-in relationship like Jeet (Govinda). But, in real-life, I will never go in for an arranged marriage, very much unlike my character in the film.
I will never go in for an arranged marriage
Is it only in the film that you believe in the saying 'Marriages are made in heaven and arranged on earth'? Or do you agree the same even in real life?
In real life, I do not think that marriages are made in heaven. What I feel is that, in this world, what we do for ourselves is what we get in return. We just cannot attribute our success or failure to heaven or hell (laughs).
I do not think that marriages are made in heaven
What's your take on one-night-stands and live in relationships?
I would classify one night stands as 'To each his own'; as long as one is clear about the other person not being taken for a ride. And as far as live in relationships are concerned, one needs to understand and weigh the amount of commitments towards each other. Live in relationships just does not mean merely living with each other. It also means to perform certain duties which are expected of you. In other words, live in relationships, to me is an open commitment and communication towards and with each other.
In one of your earlier interviews, you had said that Life Partner is a romantic, musical and social entertainer. What's the social message that you are giving out through this film?
The social message that we are planning to give out is that 'Marriage is not a destination, it's a journey'. It's not about arranged marriage, love marriage or even relationships. Instead, it's about how well you live upto the expectations of your partner in all the three above-mentioned aspects. In short, the film is about taking a stand in life in any kind of relationship.
All that we want to tell the audience that 'Marriage is not a destination, it's a journey'
In the film, you get sandwiched between your parents and your wife, not knowing whose side you should take. How will you tackle the same situation in real life?
I think that there are certain compromises that both my parents and wife should have to make. Both sides should be kept happy and satisfied all the time, keeping the respect fact or intact. It's important to draw the lines between both the sides. Still if things don't work, then, I will have to move out. If the matter is beyond control even after me moving out, then I will head in for a divorce which I believe is a far stretched thing to even think about. I am smart and capable enough of handling such situations.
How was Prachi as a co-star? Was it easy to work with Prachi as she also happens to be your sister's 'blue-eyed girl'?
I think it was a little tough as we know each other only professionally. Even though she is my sister's 'blue-eyed girl', we have never met each other on a personal level. I got introduced to her just once or twice before we met on the sets.
Even when we did the honeymoon scene, she was little afraid. I totally understand her side as she is pretty young. I. sometimes wish that we had known each other quite before. I should have asked my sister (Ekta) to have got us introduced so that we could have known each other well. But mark my words, Prachi has done a brilliant job in the film.
You are working with the powerhouse of comedy Govinda and Bollywood's style icon Fardeen Khan for the first time. How was the experience?
While Govindaji is an energetic and fun person who keeps on coming up with his brilliant wisecracks and jokes which keeps the whole unit charged all the time, Fardeen is a little reserved and he keeps to himself most of the times. But he is a cheerful person to the core. If he has the mood, then, he will just be up there! Even though he does not have a shoot, he will still drop in to the sets and will stay back till the wee hours of the morning. He has got no issues in socializing and mingling with the crew. The fact remains that I just do not get along the so-called 'filmy' types. And Govindaji and Fardeen are just not that. They are so very casual, cheerful, and won't throw any starry tantrums even when they are or they are not shooting, and I respect both of them for this. They are very frank and are totally unpretentious.
What is the difference in Govinda's role as a lawyer in Ekta Kapoor's Kyonki Main Jhoot Nahi Bolta and now Life Partner?
Except for the fact that he plays a lawyer in both the films, his character is way off than each other. You have to see the film to know what I am talking about. All that I can say is that he is one of a kind of a character in the film, who stands out in every frame.
Do you feel that you have evolved as an actor since your Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai till Life Partner?
It's kind of tough for me to answer this question. All that I can say is that, in terms of opening up, my comfort level with the camera has been improved tremendously over the years.
My comfort level with the camera has been improved tremendously
How has Life Partner evolved in terms of music?
In terms of the music, I like its overall genre. After a long time in Bollywood, there is a honeymoon song called 'Teri meri zindagi', which has two couples dancing and singing, something that the silver screen has been missing since a long time. Besides this, there's a comedy song in the film, and a Gujarati song called 'Goonje angna mein shehnaai', which again are very cool songs. As far as my personal favourite is concerned, it's indeed the honey moon song 'Teri meri zindagi'.
Any memorable moments during the shoot of the film?
It indeed has to be the 20th of November, when my birthday was celebrated in Cape Town on the sets. Even though, I am not the birthday party types, but this time round, I simply let my hair down! It was not just an unforgettable incident, but also an unforgettable day of my life.
I am not the birthday party types, but this time, I simply let my hair down!
Hailing from one of the most premier Bollywood families, your real life is anything but a 'Bollywoodian', in terms of your love life and affairs. How have you managed to sail your way though the industry without being linked with any of the heroines?
I just follow one mantra in life, which is to 'keep my private life private'. If you look at the superstars of yesteryears, they too have done the same. Even my Dad has also been very careful about his personal life coming in print. What I have learnt is that after a certain time in the industry, it's only your work which will speak for itself, which is what is happening to me. And I am quite happy about it.
Tusshar, talking of Love, we are just 5 months away from the most romantic day of the year: Valentine's Day. So, who shall be the lucky one, who will be sitting across the table with Tusshar, enjoying a cozy candlelight dinner with music complementing the mood?
I just do not believe in these days. All that I want is to get lucky in love first.
You mean to say that you are still 'unlucky'?
I haven't been 'lucky' in the last few months. As they say, I am single and ready to mingle (laughs).
I am single and ready to mingle
What are your forthcoming films?
We are ready with Run Bola Run. I am starting Sagar Bellary's film Double Jhol by Smita Thackeray in September. After that, it's Golmaal 3 which stars in February next year.
Lastly, after Golmaal Returns, now it's Life Partner, your second back-to-back comedy. Aren't you fearing of being typecast?
I am already getting typecast in the comic genre. But I will not do a bad action film to change my image. I have refused lots of action oriented film in the recent past; because of bad scripts etc...Life Partner will be different from Golmaal Returns as it's not a slapstick comedy.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 6 Aug 2009 | 5:21 am Leonardo's dream holiday in Ibiza
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Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 6 Aug 2009 | 5:07 am Emraan refuses to speak on the flat issue
Emraan Hashmi is not allowed to speak any more. But his SMS to his uncle and mentor Mahesh Bhatt says it all.
''My grandmother wants to take me to an astrologer to help me arm myself for the painful future that may lie ahead of me. According to her this is the end of me.''
Chilling, omnipotent and indicative of the threat that the young actor has created for himself and his family by openly speaking on the issue of religious profiling, Emraan is now letting his lawyer do all the talking.
On Tuesday Emraan's Pali Hill residence looked like a fortress with approximately 8-10 police vehicles parked below his building. The threats, apparently, are relentless.
The actor himself seemed petrified of speaking. ''If you want to talk to me on the flat issue I can't. My lawyer Majid Memon has advised that I let him comment on the issue from now on.''
Emraan's uncle Mahesh Bhatt couldn't be stopped from voicing his concerns over the issue. ''A politically motivated application has been made by a BJP activist. They allege that we (Emraan and Mahesh Bhatt) tried to fan communal passion. The cops are yet to register a charge against us. The security given to Emraan is precautionary. He's fine.''
When Emraan has come out with his declaration of being denied housing because of his religion, the film industry is surprisingly mum. Even those who have gone through such religious profiling have chosen to remain silent.
Mahesh Bhatt lashes out, ''It's the politics of silence. It's the fear of being attacked or criticized if they take a stand. Our industry says things which are acceptable not what is RIGHT. We need to step out of this 'I Me Myself' syndrome to live sanely.''
As for Shah Rukh Khan dodging the issue Mahesh Bhatt, ''His silence is truly eloquent. He says it all by not saying a word.''Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 6 Aug 2009 | 4:55 am "Agyaat will open on more screens than even Sarkar Raj" - RGV
He can't seem to explain the phenomenon. But Ram Gopal Varma's Agyaat is being released on more screens than any of Varma's earlier films.
Says Ramu, "I don't understand it. Agyaat has no big stars. And yet it will open on more screens across the world than ever before, even more than Sarkar Raj which had the highest star-value among all my films."
Agyaat opens on 740 screens in Hindi and 220 screens in Telugu.
Ramu is like...wow! "Not bad for a non-star film, huh? I think there're two kinds of releases. The ones with the star-value and the ones where the genre is the star. I don't have to tell you which genre Agyaat falls into."
Would he attribute the large number of prints to the hype created by the publicity?
"I think we did a good job of creating hype. Even the dummy-corpse worked."Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 6 Aug 2009 | 4:54 am Love Aaj Kal's Harleen eyes Aamir Khan
Source: NDTV Entertainment News | 6 Aug 2009 | 4:37 am "Teree Sang can make us but not break us" - Anupam Kher
Ever since he began his career in Bollywood, Anupam Kher has been seen wearing different hats. With Teree Sang, he is being seen as a producer along with Satish Kaushik and together they have floated the banner 'Karol Bagh Film and Entertainment'. While in last few weeks, Anupam Kher has been seen as an actor in films like Morning Walk, Sankat City and Perfect Mismatch, this Friday he has a different role to play as his production Teree Sang hits the screens. He chats with Joginder Tuteja and talks about the inception of his production house, his confidence in the film in spite of massive competition surrounding his film and the time that Teree Sang has taken to reach the finishing line.
How did Teree Sang happen?
When Satish (Kaushik) narrated the film's script to me, I simply loved it. I there and then decided to make this film. Sounds simple, right? But that's true because it was actually as simple as that. Both Satish and I love each other. I used to stay in his house in Delhi before I became an actor. We share similar temperament. We decided to launch a production house and bring the film under its banner. Since both of us are quite earthy people, we thought of Karol Bagh Film and Entertainment as the name of our production house. Karol Bagh is truly the heart of India and Satish was particularly attached to it since he hails from that locality. It was all locked and sealed there and then and we soon began working on the film.
Teree Sang is a fantastic representation of modern India
With youngsters at the helm of affairs, weren't you apprehensive about Teree Sang?
On the contrary, I continue to be quite positive about Teree Sang because it comes with that ability to connect with the youth. The hero isn't someone who is macho or a cool dude while the heroine too is not an overtly docile or a brat girl. They represent the youth of today and that gives the film its edge.
Can you please elaborate?
See, Teree Sang is a fantastic representation of modern India. It's a very youthful film and to be honest, I wasn't too sure earlier on if Satish would be the right choice to direct it. Later when I saw the film, I congratulated him and told him that he had surpassed himself.
And how about the newcomers?
Mark my words; they would be the next heartthrobs of the nation.
The film was completed way back in 2007 so why did it take such a long time to arrive in theaters?
Who said that the film was completed in 2007? We began work in 2007 but since then there has been constant work happening on the film. Dubbing happened after a while; even an entirely new soundtrack was created with some portions of song picturisation also carried out. Work on post production also got through only a few days back.
The right release period is important too, isn't it?
Exactly. See, when you have newcomers, it is better to release the film carefully. One has to look at the best release timing for a film. Look at Khosla Ka Ghosla (which was ready for 3 years) or A Wednesday (which was completed a year before it's release) - they were very good films and worked because they took their own time in arriving at theaters with the right marketing and promotion behind them.
You come at a time when Love Aaj Kal has done bumper all over, Kaminey and Life Partner follow a week later while there is competition from Agyaat. Isn't it being a part of too heavy a rush?
Dekho, rush to hamesha hi rahega, you can't run away from that. We can't fight with something like this and neither should we even try that. Audiences are intelligent and they know what to see and what not to see. Otherwise why has 2009 seen so many biggies failing in 3 days flat? We have mounted the film well and given it the right promotion. The product is out in the market and now we have to see the results.
For your very first film as co-producers, wasn't it risky for you and Satish Kaushik to start with an offbeat subject of teenage pregnancy?
We wanted to take small steps and in any case neither Satish nor I are in any hurry. My career is going fine while Satish too has been directing films on a regular basis. Both of us have our own identity and a standing that we have built over the years. No one can take that away from us. In any case, Teree Sang is not the end of the world for us. The film can help make us but it will not break us!Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 6 Aug 2009 | 4:31 am Imtiaz Ali's next with Ashtavinayak
Imtiaz Ali's next film would be for the production house Shree Ashtavinayak (who lately ran out of Luck).
Says Imtiaz, "I was supposed to make a film with Ashtavinayak featuring Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor. Though it was a story written by me I didn't quite like it myself. So I dropped the idea. I've no idea what I'll be making for them. But I'm committed to do film for them next. Though we haven't discussed my price or anything."
Imtiaz has also been signed by Sajid Nadiadwala to direct a film.
Nowadays Imtiaz Ali spends the maximum time with people of a rather dubious social standing. His best friends at the moment are black-market ticket-sellers at movie theatres. They're the ones who are keeping him constantly informed about the box office progression of Love Aaj Kal.
In fact they are so familiar with Imtiaz's movements they track him down wherever he is to give him an update on his film's collections.
Says Imtiaz, "These black marketers are fearless and they mean business. They won't tell me anything but the absolute truth about the ticket sales. They are the best and most reliable source of information on how my film is doing. The trade analysts have their own take, and the buzz within the industry tells me nothing about how the film is actually doing. Because everyone has his own axe to grind so I've found this method of monitoring my collections."
Imtiaz knows all the black-marketers by their names. He knows where they live and they are free to visit him any time. The entire time since his film's release Imtiaz has been hobnobbing with his friends in the black zone.
On Monday he was spotted outside Mumbai's Chandan theatre at noon, inquiring anxiously about the shows for Monday. "They told me they had bought tickets to sell in 'black' rates for Monday evening and night and they had bought out the tickets for all the shows on Raksha Bandhan so I'm happy."
Imtiaz intends to celebrate with his friends from the black zone once the film is a certifiable hit.
"I'm not going by anyone's verdict except theirs" says Imtiaz resolutely. "You can call it a bit of chor bazaari in my life."
Imtiaz is upset by the guarded critical response to Deepika Padukone's performance in Love Aaj Kal. "I think she really, really got the point. She understood the character and its aspirations and she took her on internally. The best compliment for Deeepika came from Saif. After seeing the film he said Deepika gave a better performance than him."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 6 Aug 2009 | 4:27 am Agyaat's secret ending revealed? - Sify
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 6 Aug 2009 | 4:09 am Emraan refuses to speak on flat issueEmraan Hashmi is not allowed to speak any more. But his SMS to his uncle and mentor Mahesh Bhatt says it all. ''My grandmother wants to take me to an astrologer to help me arm myself for the painful future thatSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 6 Aug 2009 | 3:57 am Rajinikanth showers praises on VairamuthuRecently Rajinikanth praised lyricist Vairamuthu for his catchy and meaningful lyrics written for Endhiran. No doubt, Vairamuthu is truly a magician of lyrics. Particularly for Rajinikanth, he has delivered some of the best lyrics in his career. Recently Vairamuthu impressed ourSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 6 Aug 2009 | 3:56 am Jordan gearing up for November wedding with AlexLondon (ANI): It sounds like former glamour model Katie Price is gearing up for a November wedding with her cage-fighter lover Alex Reid after her split from hubby Peter Andre. Jordan, 31, is said to have already spent thousands on herSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 6 Aug 2009 | 3:56 am Madonna, Beyonce, Mariah making MJ tribute album?A Michael Jackson tribute album is on the way if the latest reports are to be believed. The news is doing the rounds that big names like Queen of Pop Madonna, Beyonce Knowles and Mariah Carey are planning to come outSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 6 Aug 2009 | 3:54 am "Teree Sang can make us but not break us" - Anupam KherEver since he began his career in Bollywood, Anupam Kher has been seen wearing different hats. With Teree Sang, he is being seen as a producer along with Satish Kaushik and together they have floated the banner 'Karol Bagh Film andSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 6 Aug 2009 | 3:50 am Darshan to star in another remake movieA funny thing about Kannada film industry is that debut actors are coming out with original flicks and matured actors like Sudeep, Darshan, Puneet and Yogish are busy doing remake movies. Now, Darshan Tugudeep has once again signed to star inSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 6 Aug 2009 | 3:43 am Amisha Patel gets the shock of her lifeAmisha Patel got the shock of her life when she returned to her Juhu home after 18 months. Her entire house was in a mess as her insensible tenants left the house completely in mess.According to sources, Amisha happened to rentSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 6 Aug 2009 | 3:42 am What happened to Sudeep starrer Theertha?Every one knows that Sudeep starrer movies will sell like a hot cake. According to Gandhinagar Pandits, his movies will never face any trouble or be delayed. No doubt his movies will at least return the producers’ investment. Now what happenedSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 6 Aug 2009 | 3:41 am Vijay tends an apology to advocatesLeading hero Vijay, who is now facing 13 different defamation cases for his portrayal of advocates in Sivakasi, has expressed his regret at the Madras High Court.When Sivakasi was released more than two years back, advocates all over Tamil Nadu hadSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 6 Aug 2009 | 3:34 am Agyaat will have a wider opening than Sarkar RajHe can't seem to explain the phenomenon. But Ram Gopal Varma's Agyaat is being released on more screens than any of Varma's earlier films. Says Ramu, "I don't understand it. Agyaat has no big stars. And yet it will open onSource: Oneindia.in - Entertainment | 6 Aug 2009 | 3:31 am Bollywood heroes clown their way into people's heartSigning on full-time comedians for films is passe -- new age cinema now has mainstream actors like Akshay Kumar, Shreyas Talpade, Arshad Warsi and Riteish Deshmukh take on the funny man's mantle apart from doing the hero's job of dancing, romancing the heroine and doing stunts.Source: Entertainment News | 6 Aug 2009 | 3:07 am Jackson concert film in the works - BBC News
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Source: Entertainment - Google News | 5 Aug 2009 | 10:35 pm Money not driving factor for me: Imtiaz AliHis latest film 'Love Aaj Kal' has sent cash registers ringing, raking in Rs.8 crore (Rs.80 million) on the opening day itself, but director Imtiaz Ali says money is not a 'driving factor' for making films, as cinema is his passion.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 5 Aug 2009 | 8:00 pm Bollywood heroes clown their way into people's heartSigning on full-time comedians for films is passe -- new age cinema now has mainstream actors like Akshay Kumar, Shreyas Talpade, Arshad Warsi and Riteish Deshmukh take on the funny man's mantle apart from doing the hero's job of dancing, romancing the heroine and doing stunts.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 5 Aug 2009 | 8:00 pm Wishing Genelia D'souza a very happy Birthday - Indian Express
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 5 Aug 2009 | 7:53 pm Blade Runner voted 'Best Sci-fi Film of all Time'Second on the list was 1968’s 2001: A Space Odyssey while 1977’s Star Wars landed the third spot. 1979’s Alien stood fourth and 1927’s Metropolis rounded off the top five.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 5 Aug 2009 | 11:37 am Hema Malini espouses the cause of Mumbai's 'Dhannos'More than three decades after her role of 'Basanti', the horse-carriage driver with her mare 'Dhanno' in the iconic film "Sholay", actress Hema Malini has espoused the cause of horse carts in this financial capital and has sought a ban on them.Source: Entertainment News | 5 Aug 2009 | 10:09 am Genelia celebrates her birthday with the makers of Life Partner
Last year (2008) was extra special for Genelia D'Souza. The actress made a stunning comeback to Bollywood with the smash hit Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na. The film won her loads of appreciation from one and all and even helped her bag some prestigious projects.
Genelia may not have had a release since Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na but is now all excited as her forthcoming film Life Partner is all set for release on Aug 14th. Genelia, who celebrates her birthday today (Aug 5th), in fact even cut her special birthday cake in the presence of Rumi Jaffrey and Abbas-Mustan (director and producers of Life Partner respectively)
Last year her birthday was extra special as she celebrated the success of JTYJN. This year the release of her film Life Partner just a few days after her birthday has given this cute and bubbly actress yet another reason to celebrate.
We at Bollywood Hungama wish Genelia a Happy Birthday and Good Luck for her forthcoming film Life Partner.Source: BollywoodHungama.com Features | 5 Aug 2009 | 9:29 am Agyaat's suspense revealed?
Now this one's a shocker! Apparently, the highly guarded suspense of RGV's Agyaat has leaked out.
Just a few days back, there was an article in one of the leading dailies about how RGV has kept the climax as a top-secret even from the lead stars of the film. There were also news reports about RGV shooting about 4-5 different climaxes. Well, now that the film is releasing this Friday (Aug 7th), since a couple of days, the trade circles are abuzz about the 'actual' climax of Agyaat. The word has it that the climax shows the lead pair of the film still trapped in the jungle, struggling to find their way out of there and also that ...hold your breath...Ram Gopal Varma would be making a sequel to Agyaat! With such a thanda climax, word's also that the film isn't as promising as it was expected to be.
While the fate of Agyaat stands uncertain at the BO, one thing is certain that, with the climax showing the lead pair still searching their way out of the jungle, the lead of Agyaat, i.e., Nitin and Priyanka Kothari can be rest 'assured' of their place in the sequel to Agyaat!Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 5 Aug 2009 | 9:02 am Vishal changes Kaminey's climaxAs the release date of the much-awaited Kaminey draws closer, some or the other controversy related to the movie continues to surface. A few days back it was Vishal and Shahid's faceoff and now...Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 5 Aug 2009 | 8:53 am Sunny Deol, Raj Kumar Santoshi patch up! - Hindustan Times
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 5 Aug 2009 | 8:44 am Fashion institute branch in Himachal to start doctorate degreesThe National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) branch in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district will award doctorate degrees in fashion designing, Union Minister of Textiles Thiru Dayanidhi Maran said here Wednesday.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 5 Aug 2009 | 7:31 am Rajnikanth to release audio of Shankar's 'Eeram'Tamil film superstar Rajnikanth will release the audio of 'Eeram', produced by Shankar's 'S' Pictures and directed by newcomer Arivazagan.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 5 Aug 2009 | 7:00 am Mundhra keen to make Sonia Gandhi biopicBritain-based Indian filmmaker Jagmohan Mundhra is determined to go ahead with his pet project , a biopic on Congress president Sonia Gandhi, and has researched a lot on the subject.Source: Entertainment News | 5 Aug 2009 | 6:24 am I wasn't uncomfortable doing intimate scenes: Prachi DesaiAfter playing Farhan Akhtar's petite wife in "Rock On!", Prachi Desai has now teamed up with Tusshar Kapoor in "Life Partner" and she had to shoot some intimate scenes in the film.Source: Entertainment News | 5 Aug 2009 | 5:08 am Akshay Kumar, Vipul Shah to sue Bengali producers for plagiarism
This one comes straight from Ripley's believe-it-or-nuts books of blatant copyright infringement.
Co-producers, business partners and fast friends Akshay Kumar and Vipul Shah discovered to their amused horror that a new Bengali blockbuster Poran Jay Joliya Re (PJJR) has blatantly lifted the plot, scenes, even frames and costumes from Namastey London, without a by-your-leave from the producers.
Says Vipul, "I had no clue about this Bengali film until I read an interview with the film's producers blatantly admitting to the fact that there were similarities between their Bengali film and our Namastey London. I took into confidence a large number of friends and advisers in Kolkata who saw the film repeatedly and made a report on the similarities. The copied scenes ran into 5-6 pages in the report!"
Now Vipul flies to Kolkata on Sunday to initiate legal action. "Our legal advisers in Kolkata are confident that we've ample evidence of the Bengali film being copied from Namastey London. Even the Bengali hero (Dev) makes his entry wearing a kurta and kadha. You tell me why a film set in Bengal has its hero in a Punjabi get-up like Namastey London."
The film is strewn with what Vipul sees as blatant examples of plagiarism, enough to initiate legal action against the Bengali producers Sri Venkatesh Films early this week.
Says Vipul, "We don't want monetary compensation. The Bengali film is a big blockbuster. It has made huge amounts of money. A compensation of 5-10 lakhs means nothing to them. Other filmmakers would be encouraged to plagiarize knowing all they've to do is shell out a small compensation. We want to make an example of this case, so that regional filmmakers would think twice before lifting Hindi films. The penalty should be severe."
Ironically, Namastey London on release was said to be inspired by Manoj Kumar's Purab Aur Pachim. "That was not correct. There were no similarities between the two films except for the fact that in both cases, the innocent hero goes to England and confronts the cultural diasporas. Namastey London was inspired by a friend of Akshay's who underwent a similar experience."
More recently, Vipul Shah's new under-production film Action Replay was said to be inspired by The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button. Says Vipul, "That was a very irresponsible piece of reporting. It prompted Warner Brothers to issue a statement. But the fact is Action Replay is about going back in time whereas Benjamin Button is about age reversal. Let them find one similarity between my film and Benjamin Button and we're ready to face the consequences. I disapprove of plagiarism in any form or language. And by taking on the people who've copied my Namastey London in Bengali, I'm actually making sure none of us in Bollywood ever falls for the temptation of taking the easy way out to success by simply borrowing a successful film."Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 5 Aug 2009 | 5:03 am Mumbai's 'Dhannos' get a champion in Hema MaliniOver three decades after her role of 'Basanti', the horse-carriage driver with her mare 'Dhanno' in the iconic film 'Sholay', actress Hema Malini has sought a ban on horse carts in this city, saying the horses that pull these carts lead a miserable life.Source: IndiaeNews.com: Bollywood News | 5 Aug 2009 | 5:00 am T-Series to launch music on pen drives and micro-chips
After having made its impeccable mark in the world of music through audio cassettes and CDs, the music major T-Series is now all set to capture the world of technology by launching music in the form of pen drives and micro- chips, which will have pre-recorded music. It will be a combination of music plus storage space.
T-Series, which initiated the research and development wing to work on this almost a year ago, will definitely be the first music company to make music available on pen drives and micro chips. The said format will be launched with the Akshay-Lara starrer Blue, whose music is composed by A.R.Rahman.
Talking about this breakthrough development, Bhushan Kumar, the head honcho of T-Series, said, "We saw this coming since sometime now as music market is getting younger and younger. The trend in music is strongly favoring digital platforms. We had initiated research and development for this around a year and half back and now we are ready to take this step which is a very big one in music industry. We will be aggressively looking at mobile memory chips through which people can carry music on their phones and we will be looking at pen drives which people can carry with them and use in laptop as well as car audio systems. We are looking to launch this with Blue which is AR Rahman's only score this year. We see it as a revolutionary step which may change music consumption to a great degree."
Bollywood Hungama wishes T-Series and Bhushan Kumar all the very best for its venture.Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 5 Aug 2009 | 4:23 am Zoozoo in a new role finds place on rakhisZoozoo is donning a new role this Raksha Bandhan.Source: Entertainment News | 5 Aug 2009 | 4:18 am RGV says hanging dummy dead bodies was to get noticedPerhaps Ram Gopal Varma doesn't need to get noticed any more after he created panic by getting dummy dead bodies hung at 15 locations in Mumbai.Source: Entertainment News | 5 Aug 2009 | 3:36 am Wishing Genelia D'souza a very happy Birthday
It's not just Kajol, but also the very 'bubbli-cious' Genelia D'souza, who celebrates her birthday today. With 'Geenu' as her pet name, there's no looking back for this girl, who took her first steps in Bollywood with Tujhe Meri Kasam, in which she was paired opposite Riteish Deshmukh. With her dedication and hard work doing all the talking, one can rightly say that her success in Bollywood is a much deserved one. For the uninitiated, it's not just Bollywood that sings her praises, but also the South Indian film industry, of which she has become an integral part!
Besides acting, Genelia has to her credit of being a state level athlete and a national level football player. She is someone whose face does full justice to all those millions and zillions of products of which she is the Brand Ambassador! It won't be a surprise that one day while the human race might just forget the existence of sun and the moon, they will just not forget Genelia's heart-touching role of the innocent Aditi in the smash hit film Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Naa and her unforgettable dance steps to the semi-national anthem called 'Pappu Cant Dance Saala'. Genelia will soon be soon in the forthcoming comic caper Life Partner.
Join Bollywood Hungama as we wish her a very happy Birthday simply by posting your wishes below:Source: BollywoodHungama.com News | 5 Aug 2009 | 2:54 am This is a good period for Bollywood: Boman IraniBollywood actor Boman Irani, remembered for his roles in films like Munnabhai M.B.B.S. and Khosla Ka Ghosla, says this is Hindi film industry's best phase as a lot of experimentation is taking place.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 5 Aug 2009 | 2:53 am Ghai denies making Kishore Kumar biopicSubhash Ghai denies reports that he is making a biopic on legendary singer Kishore Kumar with director Nagesh Kukunoor.Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cinema' | 5 Aug 2009 | 2:47 am
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